SOUND OFF -- March 21, 2013

To "Immoral Times," if you want to take about bad decisions and the presidency, I'm sure you can find plenty of examples in the Bush administration. We're still feeling the effects of policies from George Bush and Dick Cheney. Give President Obama a break; we're not turning into Cyprus.

HAPPY TAIL IN GLENOLDEN

Kudos to the Glenolden Animal Hospital. We had to make an emergency appointment for our cat Lola, and the doctor and staff members were consummate professionals and very kind. She is back to her usual self which makes us happier people. Thanks for everything.

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WHEN THERE'S A WILL ...

I've been getting phone calls and mailings from my alma mater asking to include them in my will and make them an insurance beneficiary. I understand that alumni contributions are down with the economy, but this is taking it to a new level. Whatever happened to "Rah rah rah! Please send $100?" That I can deal with.

DUFFER'S DRIVER DELIVERED

Thank you to the shuttle bus driver at Duffer's this past weekend. He got me and my friends home safely while a maintaining professional manner.

WHY VOTING MATTERS

In response to "Beating Up On Seniors," I do agree that many in Washington have forgotten that the U.S. government is of, by, and for the people. However, it's the job of we the people to make sure our politicians remember that. Voicing your opinion in Sound Off is a nice start, but voicing it in the voter booth is the best way.

NO PRAYER

To the caller who wants to know why we can't use democracy to elect the pope, do you really think that can work? We have enough problems in the U.S. electing our president in a clean election. Imagine what it would be like electing a pope with votes from every inhabited continent in the world.

COMMON SENSE CATHOLIC

STAY OUT OF THE STREETS

To the caller talking about kids playing in the street, while I played in the street as a kid, looking back it wasn't the best idea. Streets are for cars.

WHAT WAS SARAH THINKING?

I was confused by Sarah Palin holding up that huge soda at the CPAC convention and throwing digs at Mayor Bloomberg. This is the same person who six months ago was working on a fitness book. I don't think a 64 ounce soda fits into the whole healthy living image.

STATE STORES SHOW PROFITS

I agree with "One Bad Lesson." Privatizing the Liquor Control Board would deny the General Fund at least $500 million per year. The LCB and state Lottery Commission are the only offices run by the state that require no money from the General Fund, keeping the state income tax down. If anything should be privatized it shouldn't be the two best-run offices that give the most money back to Harrisburg.

PAUL FROM MORTON

A BRIDGE TOO FAR

I read with a great deal of interest the article about the bridges in the county due to be replaced. I noticed that the bridge between Marcus Hook and Linwood wasn't on the list. That 87-year-old bridge can really use some work.

MAKING CHANGE REAL

It always makes me laugh when a business owner remodels the building and puts up a fancy new sign to dress it up, thinking that will turn things around. If you provide the same poor service and attract the same questionable clientele, nothing's going to change. If you really step your game up, maybe things will change.

THERE GOES THE WILDLIFE

I've been reading the callers going back and forth on the roaming domestic cats issue. Don't forget that cats are the largest destroyer of wildlife in the country. You may not notice damage on your property, but they're out there decimating plants, birds, and small game populations.

BANK ON IT

It's scary to hear these proposed ideas in Cyprus. I never thought in the Western world the idea of the government going into people's savings accounts could gain serious traction. High income taxes are one thing, but this is ridiculous beyond imagining. I'm one step away from burying my money in the yard like my grandfather in the Depression. It's only a matter of time before it happens here.

ROMNEY DOOMED HIMSELF

To the caller blaming Congressman Ryan for Romney's loss, you can't put the blame on him. I'm a Republican, and I couldn't find anything meaningful in Romney's message. Ryan didn't do anything positive for the campaign, but he certainly didn't cost the ticket their victory, Romney took care of that from the beginning.

EDUCATION IS KEY

"Big Gulp For Soda Ban," you're right -- there are a lot of health issues tied to soda. But prohibition, total or "portion control," hasn't worked on any other vices in this country. The only thing I've seen work is educating the public and letting them make their own decisions. Businesses cut out the three martini lunch because they realized it wasn't good for performance, not because of prohibition.